Epic Games Delivers Exclusive

Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This escape-room style puzzle game is the fourth free title offered by EGS in 2025 and boasts the highest OpenCritic score of any EGS freebie so far this year.

Epic Games Store users have a week, until January 23rd, to claim this title. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy, training to become masters of the art.

This isn't Escape Academy's first appearance as an EGS freebie; it was previously offered on January 1st, 2024. However, this giveaway marks the first time it's been available for a full week. The timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as Escape Academy is leaving the service on January 15th after an 18-month run.

Epic Games Store Free Games – January 2025:

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
• Hell Let Loose (January 2nd – 9th)
• Turmoil (January 9th – 16th)
• Escape Academy (January 16th – 23rd)

Escape Academy's "Strong" OpenCritic rating (80 average score, 88% recommendation) reflects its positive reception. Steam users have also given it "Very Positive" reviews, while PlayStation and Xbox store ratings sit at 4.42 and 4.2 stars respectively. The game features a well-received online and split-screen multiplayer mode, adding to its appeal as a top co-op puzzle game.

Escape Academy is the fourth free game offered by the Epic Games Store in 2025. The announcement of the fifth free game is anticipated on January 16th, once Escape Academy becomes available. Players who enjoy the main game can also purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, each priced at $9.99, or both together for $14.99 as a Season Pass.